Frankie and the Lamb

I've moved.... you can now find me over at www.frankieandthelamb.com - I'm still illustrating but generally talking more about nappies and toys!

Make Art That Sells Bootcamp 2016

Bootcamp has started! I am sketching 1920s ladies in-between breastfeeding and cuddling a very small baby!

Babiekins Magazine

Sneak peek at my illustration in Babiekins Magazine Issue 7

Family Tree for new baby Luther

I designed this family tree as an annoucnement for our new baby. It shows where his name occurs in our linked family ancestry. Rather lovely to have the connection!

The Adventures of Blanket Cat

A rather sweet commission for a Christmas present.

Wedding Bells!

I had such fun designing our wedding invitation. I made all the little tipis and put cocktail sticks into them so that they could be easily detached and made by the guests.

Cypriot Wedding Invitation

The Global Art Gathering in Brighton

Only a week to go into The Global Art Gathering in Brighton. I am really looking forward to meeting illustrators from all over the world.

Brighton on the Map

Get Stuffed

I have an obsession with skulls and gothic literature, even though I spend most of my time drawing overly cute animals or smiling fruit! Creating this poster for a taxidermy talk was fantastically liberating.

The Dig for Victory Show 2015...

Another year has gone by! It's time for The Dig for Victory Show 2015!

Baby Sea Life

Who doesn't want to dress their baby in sea creatures!

Yabangee...a foreigner in Istanbul...and cats

Yabangee contacted me to create some artwork to be put onto merchandise to give to the winners of their Istanbul Cats Photography Competition. What a fun job to play around drawing Turkish inspired kittens!

Christmas Come Early

Whatever the time of year, it's always delightful to create Christmas themed artwork. This card was part of the MATS brief and was designed to be a non-religious piece of festive artwork featuring toy trains. I loved creating my little elf couple and their much beloved reindeer.

Spanish Supper

Paella and delicious tapas by candlelight! Here is my Spanish themed poster for the wonderful supper held at Exeter Street Hall in Brighton.

I am engaged!

I have the most beautiful bespoke made ring! I am so happy!

Belated Happy New Year... it's time for Grazia to get organised!

It's a new year and I have a great feeling about the next 12 months. During this year, I will feed my creativity, hope for good health and aim to initiate lots of laughter. 

I can't believe a year has gone by since I made the 2014 planner for Grazia but it has... some of the UK Grazia office favourites have remained in place for the 2015 planner; take-away coffee, designer high heels, Mulberry bags, and the editor's gorgeous dog, ...and a new favourite emerged - the Moschino Mc'd's iPhone case!

Breathing in Istanbul from afar for Hotel Momcierge

A few months ago I received a commission from Hotel Momcierge, an Istanbul-based company catering to families visiting Turkey. 

The owner, Sevil, is successful, energetic and motivated; and I was excited at the prospect of creating artwork for her. 

I have illustrated the company logo - a bright and welcoming concierge bell; and created a company mascot in the form of a stork, as well as other promotional artwork in colours to tie in with the company website.

Hotel Momcierge has already been positively reviewed by The Guardian Travel, Monocle and Louis Vuitton City Guide. 

I left Istanbul a few months ago and am now back in the UK for the time being.  I have relished the opportunity to return to Istanbul in my mind's eye, to portray the city and some of its icons: the ubiquitous simit stands, seagulls, ferries, mosques; the bridges, fishermen and cats - or in this case a fishing cat!

Mince Pies, Ink, Wrapping Paper and Treacle

I have wrapped pretty, little presents and spent the afternoon making some sweet, felt decorations for the tree. Tomorrow is mince pie making day but i'll opt for a modern recipe, rather than a nostalgic 1940s one! Wartime baking had restrictions due to rationing so substitutions were made. My latest illustrated recipe, a wartime Christmas cake, for They Draw They Cook is featured on The Dig for Victory Show Blog. Merry Christmas to you all!

Births, Baptisms and Beyond....

I love creating artwork for a new baby!